“I know it has been a difficult season, in Europe we went wrong, in the Cup also, whilst the League we are not having the best of seasons, far from it.

“And what better way than against Real Madrid to bring joy to the fans, to San Mames and to ourselves.

“The team will go out to play against Madrid and to produce a complete performance against an opponent with the best players in the world. We will need a perfect match.

“The key will be in defence. I think they are the best team in the world on the counter-attack and, if we are good, then we will have our chances. And if we are successful then we will also have a chance to win the game.”